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Ronan I have recently had a similar problem with my 'Storm. I bought a 2nd hand pair of cast iron disks, and under certain braking conditions - usually prolonged braking at high speeds - I got the judder you describe. I guessed that it was either a warp getting more pronounced with heat build-up, or...

Del
I'd be interested to hear what price you can do on the carbon belly pan.
Cheers
Matt

Cheers Stormboy

I hope my bike looks a s good as yours with the Staintunes. If I get any problems with fitting, I'll take you up on your offer of advice.

Matt

I have just discovered this forum, and it appears I have found a really useful resource for tips, info. I'm on my second Firestorm; the first was killed by a u-turning car, although someone has bought it salvage and hopefully put it back on the road. I am now riding a '98 model in red. Mods so far a...

Aside from the odd accidental lift on an old LC, I had never wheelied anything I've owned. With a few mates I went to the Wheelie School, and spent the day learning on a 1200 Bandit. Boy what a hoot, those things are a cinch to get up. This didn't translate to great wheelies on my 'Storm, though (fe...

I have fitted braided hoses along with a pair of PFM Supersport cast iron disks. These use the existing callipers, but you are advised to use organic pads instead of sintered. The braking performance is vastly improved. The disks cost me £290 for the pair.

I can highly recommend Maxton for a fork re-build. They did mine, and the difference is amazing. I am hoping to buy one of their custom made shocks when funds allow.

http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/